Camping

Camping in the Waimakariri District

There is plenty to do in the Waimakariri District, from strolling along the beaches of beautiful Pegasus Bay, hiking in the hills or exploring the river parks and walkways of the Waimakariri and Ashley/Rakahuri Rivers. The coastal communities and beaches are only a short drive north of Christchurch, and make a great destination when travelling along State Highway 1. Download our brochure - Camping in the Waimakariri District (pdf, 425.7 KB).

Camping areas and facilities

Holiday parks offer a wide range of facilities for motorhomes, campervans, caravans and tents. For a convenient, hassle-free stay campers are encouraged to use these.

There are four holiday parks/motor camps sited on Council land within the Waimakariri District. They are leased and run as private businesses.

Visiting New Zealand

If you are visiting New Zealand, or a New Zealander holidaying around New Zealand, there is an app available that shows nearby locations of everything you'll need when travelling, from petrol stations to dump stations. Visit the CamperMate website to find out more and to download the app.

Social Media Targets Young Campers

Young international visitors who like to free camp on their travels around New Zealand are being targeted with an informative social media campaign this summer to encourage them to behave responsibly. The campaign is being mounted by the Responsible Camping Forum with funding from a dozen Forum members. Users can like, comment on and share posts. They can also write their own posts and tag the accounts, on Instagram with @campingnz and on Facebook with @campnz. For more information, please visit: